Launch the cannons with the same starting angle and speed using the "Fire!" button.

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Look at paths of the projectiles. What effect does air resistance have on the projectile?

Projectiles are slowed by air resistance, increasing their range.

Air resistance has no effect on projectiles.

Projectiles are slowed by air resistance, decreasing their range.

Air resistance only changes the maximum height for their projectiles
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Projectiles are slowed by air resistance, decreasing their range.

Air resistance acts against the motion of the projectiles, causing them to experience a reduction in speed, which ultimately leads to a shorter distance traveled compared to an ideal situation without air resistance.